Crown Princess Mette-Marit
Crown Princess Mette-Marit is the mother of Marius Borg Høiby and has come under scrutiny for her past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.
Notable Quotes
"I showed 'poor judgment'."View Story →
"I was manipulated and deceived."View Story →
"I feel so manipulated, and when you are manipulated, you don't realise it from the start."View Story →
"Of course I wish I had never met him."View Story →
"I didn’t know he was a sex offender and abuser, I only saw him interact with adults and never witnessed anything illegal."View Story →
"It is incredibly important for me to take responsibility for not checking his background more carefully."View Story →
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